Cecil "Ray" Herndon
Mar 11, 2021
Longtime resident of Canadian Lakes, Ray Herndon, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Garland, and their six sons; many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made out to Spectrum Health Hospice.
Helen R. Bassett
Mar 10, 2021
Helen R. Bassett, age 92 of Baldwin, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born in Belding on December 13, 1928, the daughter of Glen and Lela (Brooks) Losinger. Helen was a hardworking, loving mother and grandmother. She was a woman of many talents; Helen could hang drywall, run electric, sew, knit, and crochet. She made quilts, scarves, hats,...
Richard D. Heyboer
Mar 2, 2021
Richard D. Heyboer, age 84 of Stanwood formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Cremation has taken place and services will be planned for a later date. Arrangements and care are entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com...
Philip Lee Campbell
Mar 1, 2021
Philip Campbell, age 82 of Barryton, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born August 24, 1938 in Marshall the son of Miles and Marjorie (Hope) Campbell. Phil was a farmer for 30 years and also part of the maintenance department of Chippewa Hills Schools. Phil is survived by his wife Betty (nee Arnold)...
Rj Gardner
Feb 27, 2021
R.J. Gardner, age 94 of Barryton, died peacefully Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home. He was born February 26, 1927, the son of Harrison and Beulah (Williams) Gardner. R.J. enjoyed being outdoors whether it was camping with his family or fly fishing. He loved to travel across the country with his wife. He is survived by his wife of...
Rosalie L. Mead
Feb 27, 2021
Rosalie L. Mead, 81 of Canadian Lakes, passed away at her home Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born in Birmingham, MI January 27, 1940, the daughter of Homer and Leda (Lintz) Wilson. Rosalie was a 1959 graduate of Flint High School. She married Robert Mead January 19, 1963 in Waterford. Together they raised their family in Pontiac and moved...
Kurt Schwamberger
Feb 26, 2021
Kurt Schwamberger, age 74, a 20 year resident of Canadian Lakes, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Kurt was born October 5, 1946 in Tuscaloosa Alabama, the eldest son of Jack and Dorothy "Sue" (Hanna) Schwamberger. Kurt graduated from Geneseo High School in 1964. He began college at Clarkson University before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1965....
Donna Marie Thren
Feb 20, 2021
Donna Marie Thren, 85, passed away on February 20, 2021, peacefully at her home. She was born on May 21, 1935, the daughter of Leo and Vada (Chaffee) Gatehouse. A life-long resident of Weidman, Donna married Duane Thren in 1957. An avid crafter, Donna tried her hand at candle making, ceramics, crocheting, sewing, and too many other things to list....
"Mimi" Marise Lycka-Murphy
Feb 16, 2021
Marise "Mimi" Lycka-Murphy age 81, passed this life and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mimi was born in Owosso, April 6, 1939, to Wyman and Uldene (Rudd) LeRoy. She graduated from Chesaning High School in 1957 and married Robert Lycka in 1958. They were married until his passing in 2002. Mimi was a graduate...
Thomas G. Verburg
Feb 9, 2021
Thomas G. "Tom" Verburg, age 79 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home. He was born in Wayne County on April 2, 1941, the son of Cornelius "Bob" and Jean (Boyd) Verburg. Tom was a hard-working man with many talents. He was one of the first line cooks for McDonalds and he worked for Davey Tree...
Charles "Fred" Bauer
Feb 6, 2021
Charles "Fred" Bauer, age 79 of Weidman, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Beal City on October 27, 1941, the son of Frederick "Carl" and June (Murtland) Bauer. Fred was raised following the Catholic faith. He was a hard worker. Fred began working as a Farm Hand on Paschs farm as a...
Donald L. Dreyer
Feb 4, 2021
Donald L. Dreyer, age 79 of Big Rapids formerly of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids on February 21, 1941, the son of the late Peter and Anna (Compaan) Dreyer. Don was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserves. He married Charlene Parrott on June 15, 2002 in Newaygo where together...
Thomas L. Slee
Feb 2, 2021
Thomas L. Slee age 79, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Mecosta surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 22, 1941 in Lansing, the son of David and June (King) Slee. Tom has been a long-time member of the American Legion. He loved raising his Belgium draft horses and was an avid hunter and fisherman....
John P. Loomis
Feb 2, 2021
John P. Loomis age 62, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Mount Pleasant. He was born July 12, 1958 in Mount Pleasant, the son of Charles and Donna (Ashbaugh) Loomis. John was a heavy equipment operator for McGuirk Sand & Gravel for over 15 years. He was always a big jokester that enjoyed dancing, playing...
Carol R. Eckert
Jan 31, 2021
Carol R. Eckert, age 75 of Sears, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on January 3, 1946, the daughter of Clayton and Evelyn (Werton) Wall. Carol was raised in Monongahela, Pennsylvania until she married the love of her life, Lloyd Eckert of Six Lakes, on August...
Donald E. Kailing
Jan 28, 2021
Donald E. Kailing, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January, 28, 2021. He was born March 3, 1936, the eldest son of Edward and Mary (Mattzela) Kailing. Don was also known affectionately as "Duck" by his family, friends, and community. He was a 1956 graduate from Big Rapids High School. Don then attended Michigan State University studying...
Sally Jo Webb
Jan 28, 2021
Sally Jo Webb, age 77 of Flint Township, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021. She was loved by most people she met. Sally was quick witted with a great sense of humor and vast knowledge of a variety of things. She had some great comebacks, most unacceptable to print! Sally Jo was known by many as Sassy Sal! She...
Anne Kopenski
Jan 19, 2021
Anne H. (Knapp) Kopenski age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Grand Rapids, MI on January 19, 2021. She was born April 2, 1942 in Midland, Park NJ where she grew up and was a graduate of Midland Park High. Anne enjoyed a long career as a Legal Assistant in Grand Rapids. She treasured spending time with a large...
Daniel Mcclellan Sr.
Jan 19, 2021
Daniel G. McClellan Sr. age 83 of Morley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Dan was born on May 10, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was adopted at an early age and as a young adult became close to his biological siblings. He lived most of his life in Hart where he attended grade school and later the...
Donald E. Seaborn Sr.
Jan 19, 2021
Donald E. Seaborn, Sr., a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 83. Don was born August 1, 1937, the son of Eugene and Jennie (Reid) Seaborn. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1956. Don served as Assistant Chief of Police of Big Rapids for over 20 years. He...
